The Old Man of Football George Blanda Profile
Copley News Service’s Jack Welsh profiles George Blanda, the Raiders quarterback and league icon. The aging star, 44, speaks candidly about publicity, his long career, and his simple philosophy of life, while fans and critics debate his place in football lore.
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Seminoles rout Pittsburgh to finish season strong
Florida State quarterback Gary Huff threw touchdown passes of 53, 23 and seven yards as the Seminoles defeated Pittsburgh 38 to 0. FSU ends the regular season 8-3 and will meet Arizona State in the Fiesta Bowl on December 27, while Pittsburgh finishes 3-4.
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Explosive Vols Win In Fourth Quarter
The 11th ranked Tennessee Volunteers, held scoreless through three quarters, exploded for two touchdowns and a field goal in the fourth to defeat Vanderbilt 19-7. The victory improved Tennessee to 8-2 with Penn State remaining on their schedule.
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Bay Meadows Handicap Narrowly Won By Silver Double
Silver Double a five year old California bred son of Double Lea owned by G and R State of Vancouver clinched a neck victory over Dagmar's Bay in the 49th Bay Meadows Handicap at Bay Meadows. Dagmar's Boy led early then challenged, but Silver Double edged ahead in the final stretch to win by a neck before a crowd of 14,101. paying $6.40, $5.20, $4.20. Dagmar's Boy paid $9.60 and $8.89, with Domineering finishing third and Willowick fourth. Time was 1:49.25 for the mile and 4 furlongs. prize to the winner $19,000 from a gross $32,900. Lifetime earnings rise to $120,682 for Silver Double. Racing resumes next Saturday with a full card of races.
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Spartans near bid for Pasadena Bowl after Santa Barbara win
San José State, led by fill-in QB Travis Michiel, connects on three touchdown passes to defeat UC Santa Barbara 40 to 14. The win gives the Spartans a 4- in the Pacific Coast Athletic Association and 5-5-1 overall. UC Santa Barbara scores late on a Jack White to Steve Evangelist pass. PCAA reps will meet to choose San Jose or Cal State Long Beach to face Memphis State in the Pasadena Bowl.
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